Men can be victims of domestic abuse too
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Men can be victims of domestic abuse too. Domestic violence does not discriminate based on gender and it’s important to recognise that anyone, regardless of their sex, can experience physical, emotional, or psychological abuse within a relationship. Breaking down stereotypes and providing support for male victims is essential in addressing this issue and ensuring that all individuals have access to the help and resources they need to escape abusive situations and heal.
In the year ending March 2022, the police recorded 1,500,369 domestic abuse-related incidents and crimes in England and Wales.
The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) estimated 2.4 million adults aged 16 years and over experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2022 (1.7 million women and 699,000 men; 29% of all cases are men as the victim). This equates to a prevalence rate of approximately 5.0% of adults (6.9% women and 3.0% men).
Domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence and can include a ra...
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